Though shrouded by the mists of time, the chronicles of Scotland reveal the early records of the Norman surname Durrin which ranks as one of the oldest. The history of the name is interwoven within the colorful plaid of Scottish history and is an intrinsic part of the heritage of Scotland.
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Early Origins of the Durrin family
The surname Durrin was first found in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Salop, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Durrin family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durrin research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1140, 1296, 1632 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Durrin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Durrin Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Durand, Durant, Durande, Durrane and others.
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Early Notables of the Durrin family
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Durrin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Durrin family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Durand who settled in Virginia in 1635; Thomas Durrant settled in Maryland in 1774; Thomas Durrant arrived with his wife and servants in Barbados in 1680..
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